Aurora 40
4 / 93 - score 74%
The Aurora 40 is a 40.92ft cutter designed by Mark Ellis/Hinterhoeller and built in fiberglass by Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. since 1976.
4 units have been built.
The Aurora 40 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 86%
| Model | Aurora 40 | ||
| Length | 40.92 ft (73%) | the closest to 41.99 ft | |
| Beam | 12.50 ft (98%) | the closest to 12.47 ft | |
| Draft | 4.08 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 81%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.78 (82%) | the closest to 18.09 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 32.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 326.63 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.18 (80%) | the closest to 34.49 | |
| Capsize | 1.77 |
Hull 35%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.33 ft (35%) | the closest to 33.46 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 9.16 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7400 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.50 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 882 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 56.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 475.80 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 406.55 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52 ft | ||
| J | 18.30 ft | ||
| P | 47 ft | ||
| E | 17.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 37 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 80 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 200 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Mark Ellis/Hinterhoeller | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 4 |